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For Families, a Treasure Trove of Wholesome Books
Sara Masarik founded a beloved private lending library, now offering more than 12,000 books.
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3 Great Poems About Spring
Three poems from diverse styles and time periods share excitement and wonder at the blooming flowers, budding trees, and warm breezes that hallmark spring.
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Crop Rotation: The Simple, Time-Tested Secret to Bigger Harvests and a Healthier Garden
This simple but powerful technique improves soil health, reduces pests and disease, and creates a more sustainable garden.
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Flight of Faith: The Enduring Mystery of Capistrano’s Swallows
Every year, a California town celebrates an old mission and the cliff swallows that migrate to nest there.
Crop Rotation: The Simple, Time-Tested Secret to Bigger Harvests and a Healthier Garden
This simple but powerful technique improves soil health, reduces pests and disease, and creates a more sustainable garden.
This Kentucky Chef’s Favorite Spring Ingredient Is Hiding in Your Yard
The oft-maligned dandelion is one of the best things you can eat this season—especially with chef Ouita Michel’s hot bacon dressing.
The Best Time to Prune Spring-Blooming Shrubs and Trees
The shrub renewal method of pruning removes less productive branches and promotes new growth.
Prudence Cummings Wright and the Minutewomen
A group of women do their part in the early stages of the American Revolution.
Thrill and Splendor on Idaho’s River of No Return
Roller-coaster rapids, languid pools for swimming, and sugar-white sandbars pair a beach vacation with wilderness solitude.
Warm-Smoked Salmon Makes a Healthy and Satisfying Tartine
The versatile protein brings a smoky flavor and meaty texture.
The Incredibly Fascinating Story of the James Webb Telescope
With humor, clarity and enthusiasm, Richard Panek’s ‘Pillars of Creation’ presents the math and science of building, launching, and using the space telescope.
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On Catalina Island, You Can Now Ride a Horse on Rolling Hills to Scenic Cliffs
Most rides take 45-90 minutes and include hills, valleys, clifftops with ocean views, and occasional encounters with deer and island foxes.
A Suspended Ceiling Hides Ugly Cracks
Careful planning of the job is particularly critical when installing a suspended ceiling.
Make Braised Pork Shoulder for Sunday and Have an Easy Meal for Monday
Pork shoulder is relatively inexpensive and it can be tough so it needs lots of time to simmer slowly.
9 Types of Memories to Hold Closely
Memories, good or bad, can bring about appreciation for who we are now and inspire our future selves.
New Questions Emerge Around the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
Faith, fraud, and the fabric of mystery.
The Rewards of Acting Now on What Matters
Tomorrow is a concept where things we need to do but continually push forward are not likely to come to fruition. The time to act is now.
The Return of the Giant Pink Slug: A Symbol of Australia’s Bushfire Resilience
It’s an unlikely hero, but the kaputar slug is showing how Australia’s fauna can recover from the continent’s destructive bushfires.
Ex Libris: Douglas MacArthur
In this latest installment of our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the general whose whose reading influenced his strategy in wartime.
An American Memory: The One-Room Schoolhouse
The little red schoolhouse makes a comeback as parents today strive for the values that enveloped these early institutions.
How to Convert ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Into Loving Wives and Mothers
The traditional role of wife and mother is becoming more popular among women.
Childhood Success Starts With These 4 Basics
Kids benefit from having a supportive family more than they do from special resources.
7 Ways to Keep Young Children Entertained—Without Using Screens
A little parental creativity can result in great, imaginative play.